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Huntsville, AL · Economics

Economics at UAH

UAH graduates about 18 economics majors a year, 1% of its graduating class. That puts it 284th of 683 schools we score for economics, a solid program at 54 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 16 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 17% of the schools we've counted.

54/100Solid#284 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year181% of the class
Courses in the catalog16more than 17% of schools
Research in the field$893Ka year, NSF
Admit rate74%whole school
SAT middle 50%1226–1430whole school

Around UAH

Photo of the Shelby Center for Science and Technology on the University of Alaba
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the National Space Science and Technology Center in Huntsville, Alabama. It is a
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VORTEX-SE Media Day Credit: NOAA/Keli Pirtle
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Where economics happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Business Administration Building, Business Services.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 27 · Dorm 14 · Arts 1 · Dining 1 · Library 1 · Athletics 1.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. Eastern Connecticut State University 54
  2. Loyola University New Orleans 54
  3. Sacred Heart University 54
  4. Siena College 54
  5. Duquesne University 54
  6. San Diego State University 53
  7. Central Connecticut State University 53
  8. University of Colorado Denver 53

Other strong majors at UAH

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares UAH with every school we score in economics. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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